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ChrisKels:
Win or lose against Germany, the guys have really performed beyond expectations considering what they have been through.

My observations so far:

1. With what Azubuike has shown in this tourney, Onazi's place in the SE is up for grab(if not lost). I mean that guy is good. His work rate is wow, just check out his role in winning possession that gave us the first goal against the Danes. Another thing that puts him ahead of Onazi is his passing accuracy. I don't see him staying in Turkey (Onazi's new home) after this tourney.

2. Moses Simon should either shape up or ship out with the emergence of Imoh Ezekiel. His runs, overall work rate, dribbling make me wonder why people talk about Gnabry when we have a similar player who is even better..(doesn't mean we should overlook him though). He(Ezekiel) is now the darling of Brazilian fans. D less said, the better MBOK.

3. ETEBO is destined for greatness. Another beast-like free scoring attacking midfielder in the mold of Amokachi d bull(though a striker in his days). Celta Vigo and Españyol, I read are already making enquires to see if they could get him before this window closes . He is the real deal biko.

4. Shehu Abdullahi : like someone rightly said here earlier, he does his things like young Lahm, always attacking and never forgets his primary role(defending). The way he reads his opponents movement and his tackles just dey sweet me. He is definitely not going down with his Portuguese team with his showing in Rio and the interests from top Portuguese clubs e.g Bragga. He is up there to save us from the shackles of Ambrose in the SE.

5. Nwa Obi Mikel, mimi-nwa, odogwu n'onwe ya, omere Iniesta, Bosquet na Xavi iwa. The man Dat pocket Toure in AFCON. the amiable leader. Captain fantastic. Abeg e don do. U r great and whoever is hating on u, is an enemy of obedience and good football. Have u guys noticed that this guy gets better as he ages unlike some guys that fizzled out while aging, yet one efulefu go come here come dey doubt his age, ka m nwetekwa gi.

6. EKONG has really grown In leaps and bounds thanks to that loan Dat took him to Norway. We have a rugged centerback in our hand. He is similar though not yet as good as Rafael Varane. I don't see Genk abi Gent sending him to another loan spell.

7. Usman never looks back, he keeps improving. He wll get better with time.

8. Sadiq will be better if he improves on his stamina and first touch. He's got d height, hold up play tactics and his decision making is somewhat above average. He is a prospect.

9. Amuzie and Aminu just don't want to improve.

My 2cents

terzurum5:
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Nigeria U23 vs Germany U23: Dream Team VI seek final ticket against free-scoring Europeans
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By Aanu Adeoye
Samson Siasia's team must step up their game if they hope to beat Horst Hrubesch's side for the Rio Olympics final ticket
Nigeria’s quest for Olympics football gold takes centre stage on Wednesday when they take on Germany at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo.
Samson Siasia’s men have been impressive in the tournament with three wins and one defeat, but they face their toughest task yet against their German opponents.
Led by mercurial John Mikel Obi, Dream Team VI are in good shape going into the fixture, although there are lingering doubts over the fitness of Oghenekaro Etebo.
Germany for their part are in a rich vein of goalscoring form, having found the back of the net a whopping 19 times in four games including the 10-0 drubbing of minnows Fiji.
Horst Hrubesch's side boast of a fearsome attacking unit consisting of captain Max Meyer, Julian Brandt and the competition’s leading scorers in Arsenal’s Serge Gnabry and Cologne’s Nils Petersen with six and five goals respectively.
Nigeria can, however, look to exploit a German defence that shipped in five goals in its opening two games, although goalkeeper Timo Horn and a defence marshalled by Borussia Dortmund’s Matthias Ginter has since steadied itself to keep two clean sheets in their last two games.
Siasia must also tighten his backline as first choice centre-half Azubuike Okechukwu is unavailable for selection owing to card offences.
http://www.goal.com/en-ng/match/nigeria-u23-vs-germany-u23/2167945/preview
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terzurum5:

I was pleased with your analysis until I came to the last point.

Amuzie as far as am concerned has put up a better performance in this tournament than in the two matches against Egypt. He was a threat against the Sweden, if I can remember very well. He has so far contributed to the attack. His memorable assist to Sadiq Umar in our match against Sweden says it all. He troubled the Columbian keeper when he came on.

Please his game has been better as far as this tournament is concerned.

lakesidepapa:
Is Etebo fit for this match?

terzurum5:
He hopes to be fit for the final match. That is if Nigeria qualifies.

joseph1013:
The discipline and coordination of this German team is amazing. The way the entire defense sync. How the Bender twins shift for each other. Insane!

We have had our chances though. We are being killed by inaccurate passes.

OdenigboAroli:
And why wont a professional make a decent pass or release the ball when you still have space and make yourself available for a pass. Nigeria is technically and tactically poor.